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October 9, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • UN calls for fight against Somalia piracy
    THE United Nations Security Council late on Tuesday passed a stronger resolution on the piracy situation in the Gulf of Aden calling for naval vessels and military aircraft to actively fight piracy in the waters off Somalia.
  • IMO planning ways to curb CO2 emissions
    Curbing greenhouse gas emissions from ships, possibly by including the sector for the first time in an emissions trading scheme, tops the agenda at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting this week.
  • Keppel unveils landmark rig in Brazil
    THE Keppel group has launched a high-profile floating production unit (FPU) in Brazil, marking a pivotal point in that country's revival of its shipbuilding industry and aspiration as a net oil exporter.

Sched Netweb site
  • Containership crew costs top all, double that of tankers, bulkers
  • Port Tracker sees 2008 retail imports lowest since 2005
  • NYK holds Tokyo seminar on piracy in Gulf of Aden
  • Sino-Global Shipping America opens HK, Zhoushan offices
  • Kerry Logistics' KART to start Kunming-Bangkok service
  • Ryder logistics provider to acquire TCTL, CRSA
  • TransContainer to team up with UNICO, KWE
  • Florida software company office opens to optimise fuel consumption
  • ProLogis signs Kuehne + Nagel for Nevada, California DCs
  • Qiyan cargo flights between HK, Chengdu, Shenzhen
  • Boeing consolidates aviation training under one name
  • Transnautic Poland appoints new sales manager

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines recruits new customer service manager
  • "K" Line/PIL/WHL to cooperate in new China to Middle East service
  • Air France-KLM reports steep fall in airfreight volumes
  • Azkar opens branch office in India
  • AAAE/IAAE conference in Greece, 28-30 October

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Double bubble for danger zone
  • UN calls for action on piracy
  • Port unrest follows financial instability
  • Lines merge ME-Asia services

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Marinette protests FRC award to Bollinger
  • Fireman's Fund offers green Hull & Machinery insurance
  • CMA CGM (America) names Safety, Security & Environmental Officer
  • USCG professionalism scores in BIMCO survey

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Ports of Seattle, Tacoma holding joint meeting today
  • Container report predicts larger slowdown at major ports
  • US Deputy Commerce Secretary hosting business summit in Georgia
  • Port of Vancouver, USA buying second mobile harbor crane
  • Port of Tacoma Oks lease with Union Pacific Railroad

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Boxships head for lay-up as lines axe Pacific loops
    NEW World Alliance acts to remove capacity from the Pacific ahead of the winter slowdown.
  • 'Nowhere to hide' for ailing container lines
  • Somalia attacks continue despite naval presence
    SEVERAL new attacks have occured in Somali waters in recent days, according to NATO sources.
  • BP offloads stake in Krystallon
    OIL major scrubs plans to produce sulphur abatement technology in favour of focus on core activities.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • US box pullback accelerates
    AMERICA'S container imports will shrink to 2005 levels this year, according to the new Port Tracker survey by the National Retail Federation and Global Insight
  • Poland yards 'will be privatised'
    POLAND'S bankruptcy-threatened shipyards of Gdynia and Szczecin will be privatised, regardless of what decision the EC makes about Warsaw's restructuring plan, treasury minister Aleksander Grad has pledged. Full Story
  • MEPC approves recycling draft
    AN ASPECT that is a shameful stain on the conscience of shipping ' recycling ' is finally being addressed by the Marine Environment Protection Committee. Full Story
  • Box rates from Asia plummet
    BOX RATES have plummeted nearly 30% on India/Europe routes in the last year ' and 70% from China and Hong Kong to Europe ' container sector sources have told Fairplay. Full Story
  • Sniffing the Trojan Horse box
    EVERY box passing through ports today is viewed as a potential "Trojan Horse", according to Gary D Gilbert, Senior VP of Hutchison Port Holdings. Full Story
  • Six safe in trawler-car carrier crash
    A TRAWLER and a car carrier have collided off the coast of Le Harve, but all six fishermen were saved with no injuries reported. Full Story
  • Worker killed welding Sulpicio ship
    A WELDER has been killed when working in Cebu on the ro-pax Filipina Princess, owned and operated by Sulpicio Lines

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • US container slump seen continuing
    Slump in containerized imports is expected to continue for at least the next six months, ccording to latest Port Tracker.
  • Another smooth week for LA-Long Beach clean trucks
  • Whale rule to slow ships
  • Drewry: Bear box market
  • DOT sets Marine Highway
  • US aims to stop illegal trafficking of tree products
  • Export ABCs: Reading list
  • Eimskip cites 'uncertainty' as Iceland faces bankruptcy
  • Global open Columbus Day
  • Felixstowe sets rail mark
  • CSCMP elects officers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Piracy concerns overshadow start of MEPC meet
  • Eimskip: 'uncertainty' over long-term financing
  • China express box train arrives in Hamburg
  • Modern Terminals convert RTGs to 'eco' fuel savers
  • Drewry also forecasts slowdown

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Alam extends
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator sees AHTS taken on charter for a further twelve months.
  • Strike threat
    Deadline looming for potential strike by lock workers that could shut down the St Lawrence Seaway.
  • Still sinking
    Shipping shares follow US markets in another downturn. Oh yeah, and the world's central banks make unprecedented joint rate cut.
  • Builder bailout?
    Brazil plans to pump $4.5bn of shipbuilding loans for platforms and OSVs as credit tightens.
  • TEN buys suezmax
    Nikolas Tsakos-led shipowner buys back tanker at knock down price following five-year sale-and-leaseback.
  • Uncle Sam nicer
    Bimco survey shows US Coast Guard's attitude's improvement in port-state control inspections.
  • Whale crossing
    US agency issues regulations that require vessels to slow down to protect North Atlantic right whales.
  • Selling sentiment
    Shipowners' shares crash again in Europe with Torm, Jinhui and Frontline leading the slump.
  • Faina to be freed?
    Reports indicate Ukrainian ro-ro seized off Somalia could be released as soon as Wednesday for $8m.
  • It's real
    OSG boss Morten Artnzen says tanker companies are operating on retained equity under the credit crunch.
  • TUI tempted
    German tourism giant likely to press ahead with Hapag-Lloyd sale, viewing bids as satisfactory.
  • Acergy exceeds
    Norwegian offshore player trumps market expectations with "very strong" third quarter.
  • Eimskip doubt
    Payment of Icelandic line's EUR 207m debt by domestic banking bigwigs in jeopardy after Landsbanki nationalised.
  • $1bn for MISC
    Malaysian owner bags huge loan facility from a quintet of banks "for general corporate purposes".
  • Fire sale
    Hedge fund burned by Northern Rock and Lehman Brothers failures sheds large holding in Hallin Marine.
  • Case dismissed
    Philippines court boots out Sulpicio's claim that Board of Marine Inquiry had no right to probe Princess of the Stars sinking.
  • Cruiseship auction
    Florida casino vessel SeaEscape to go to highest bidder after owner unable to sell it to pay off debts.
  • Moo-ving out
    Cattle backlog at Australia's Flinders Island to clear as Southern Shipping's ro-ro resumes service after breakdown.
  • Bharati bigger
    Indian shipyard on course for 40% rise in revenues in year to end-March 2009.
  • Indian scam bust
    Police arrest nine for making fake shipping certificates with major flag-state names used.
  • Down and falling
    Mitsui OSK drops most since 9/11 as Asian stocks are stung while three Fredriksen companies feel early pain in Oslo.
  • UN says 'yes'
    Security Council passes resolution calling for use of naval units to combat Somali pirates.
  • No surrender!
    Treasury chief Aleksander Grad says Poland's yards will be privatised, maintain output regardless of EU ruling on state aid.
  • No relief
    More efforts by US officials were still not enough to prevent another down day on Wall Street.
  • Yard yearning
    Pakistan prime minister Gilani presses on with finding sites for two new shipyards.
  • Captive audience
    Workers at Cameroon yard CNIC lock up bosses in six-hour hostage drama over unpaid wages.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Drewry: Containership layups "not out of the question"
  • UN passes new Somali piracy resolution with little bite
  • Cathay cargo chief sounds off on economy, destinations
  • Produce industry launches supply chain tracking plan
  • Changes in manifest filings coming Jan. 1 in China
  • Overseas animal health, food safety regs hit U.S. beef exports
  • Ryder to buy Canadian import intermediary
  • U.S. rolls out national plan for increased biofuels production
  • ATC Logistics & Electronics expands in Mexico
  • Pacer International announces rebranding
  • Shipco, Infinity launch import air freight tariff for China
  • FMC reviews 23 OTI license applications
  • Forecast: Container traffic will be 6.5% lower than 2007
  • N.Y.-N.J. port: Room enough for boxes and beamers

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Uncertain future for Svithoid
    Stockholm-based Svithoid Tankers has been seriously affected by the present financial turbulence. Yesterday (Tuesday) the company's B-share was listed on the observation list, due to the postponed selling of parts of the company's business, according to the Swedish ...
  • UN adopts new resolution for anti-piracy work
    The UN Security Council has adopted resolution 1838, by doing so the continued deployment of international navy forces to fight piracy off Somalia is sanctioned. The resolution "calls upon States interested in the security of maritime activities to take part ...
  • Kystverket sells pilot vessels
    Norwegian Kystverket renews its fleet of pilot vessels and therefore sells two of its old ships. Pilot vessel 093 and 094 have served at the stations in Lødingen and Ålesund for almost 30 years. Intending buyers can visit the vessels ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2008
  • Cosco Busan trial postponed
    New date set after lawyers claim preparation is a 'painfully time-consuming process'.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Oil trades lower following big US inventory gains
    Crude oil imports and refining activity bounce back after recent hurricane closures.
  • IMO piles pressure on ISO 8217 committee
    New fuel specification taking MARPOL Annex VI into consideration must be ready by July 2010.
  • Fuel oil demand begins to climb
    Chinese fuel oil imports up month-on-month.
  • Rotterdam barge market sees no activity
  • Suppliers warn of 'wave' of claims
    Dutch independent suppliers say there is still confusion about sulphur testing procedures.
  • Bunker prices plunge in Asia
    Prices drop to levels not seen since the first quarter of the year.
  • Crude prices 'unlikely to sustain a rally'
    Goldman Sachs acknowledges risk to its Q4 oil price forecast.
  • Privatisation of bunker tanks faces opposition
    Sri Lankan political party opposes government's decision to allow use of bunkering facility by private sector.
  • Singapore Q3 bunker prices up 76% on year
    Traders were mixed in their response on price trends towards the end of the year.
  • Oil refiners in partnership talks
    Shell 'in talks' with Indian refiner to form bunkering partnership.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
TRADE
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
SHIPPING
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
SHIPPING
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
TRADE
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
PORTS
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
SHIPPING
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
SHIPYARDS
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
MARITIME SERVICES
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
PORTS
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
PORTS
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
SAFETY & SECURITY
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
SHIPYARDS
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
PORTS
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
PORTS
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
COMPANIES
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
PORTS
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
PORTS
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
INDUSTRY
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
Le Aziende informanoSponsored Article
AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
SHIPPING
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
SHIPPING
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
PORTS
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
PORTS
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
PORTS
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
PORTS
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
SAFETY & SECURITY
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
SHIPPING
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
SAFETY & SECURITY
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
CRUISES
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ACCIDENTS
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
SHIPYARDS
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
PORTS
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
PORTS
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
CRUISES
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
TRANSPORTATION
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
PORTS
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
COMPANIES
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
SHIPYARDS
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
CRUISES
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
SHIPPING
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
INDUSTRY
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
SHIPYARDS
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
PORTS
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
MEETINGS
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
ASSOCIATIONS
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
OFFSHORE
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
MEETINGS
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
SHIPPING
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
SHIPPING
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
LOGISTICS
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
INDUSTRY
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
PORTS
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
SHIPYARDS
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
NEWS
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
CRUISES
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
SHIPPING
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
CUSTOMS
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
MEETINGS
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
INSTITUTIONS
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
RIVER TRANSPORT
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
PORTS
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
CRUISES
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
SHIPPING
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
ASSOCIATIONS
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
ASSOCIATIONS
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
PORTS
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
MEETINGS
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
PORTS
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
SHIPPING
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
COMPANIES
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
PORTS
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
PORTS
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
INFRASTRUCTURE
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
SHIPPING
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
TRUCKING
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
PORTS
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
PORTS
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
COMPANIES
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
PORTS
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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